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When land is developed into a residential subdivision in Ontario, municipalities and builders often impose standard land use restrictions that are registered on title through a subdivision or development agreement. These restrictions are legally binding and “run with the land,” meaning they apply not just to the original purchaser, but to all future owners. They […]

When a person passes away owning real estate in Ontario, the individual responsible for administering the estate is now formally referred to as the Estate Trustee. However, many people still use older or more familiar terms such as “executor” (if named in a will) or “administrator” (if there is no will), and the court process […]